Add 6/5 and 12/27
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 12/27
6/5 + 12/27 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
6/5 = 6 × 27/5 × 27 = 162/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Add the two like fractions:
162/135 + 60/135 = 162 + 60/135 = 222/135 - 222/135 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 6/5 + 12/27 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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